Category Archives: Announcements

Announcements

Casey Cep’s Brilliant Literary Brew, with History, Religion, Murder, Fraud and Harper Lee

Our new Igloo Book Buzz selection, FURIOUS HOURS: Murder, Fraud and the Last Trial of Harper Lee by Casey Cep, published by Alfred A. Knopf on May 7, has two intertwined mysteries at its heart – a shocking true-crime story, and the mystery of why, despite her fascination with the case, copious research, and years of effort, Harper Lee was never able to write a book about it.

Continue reading →

topics

Press releases

announcement

Announcements

There’s a Book for That: Biodiversity

“It is not too late to make a difference” is a motivating note of hopefulness in the United Nations report, Nature’s Dangerous Decline ‘Unprecedented’; Species Extinction Rates ‘Accelerating’, which finds that up to 1 million animal and plant species are on the verge of extinction, and that the rate of extinction is accelerating. Biodiversity is the key to a healthy planet and we’ve known about the damage humans have done for decades. Bees, bats, Emperor Penguins, porpoises are some of the endangered species and coral reefs are in dire straits. Citizens of the world need to be informed and work together to maintain our biodiversity. To that end, we offer the following array of excellent titles on the topic: Continue reading →

topics

Press releases

announcement

Announcements

Netflix’s “The Who Was? Show,” Inspired by Penguin Workshop’s #1 NYT Bestselling “Who Was?” Series, Wins Daytime Emmy Award

The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences awarded Netflix’s The Who Was? Show, a live-action sketch comedy series for children adapted from Penguin Young Readers’ #1 New York Times bestselling biography series, Who Was?, a Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Sound Editing for a Live Action Program, on Sunday, May 5. The show received nominations in several other categories, including: Outstanding Children’s or Family Viewing Series; Outstanding Writing for a Children’s, Preschool Children’s, Family Viewing; Outstanding Main Title and Graphic Design for a Live Action Program; and Outstanding Single Camera Editing. Continue reading →

topics

Press releases

announcement

Announcements

Shane Bauer Wins RFK Human Rights Book Award for AMERICAN PRISON

Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights announced the 2019 recipients of its 2019 Book & Journalism Awards, and the RFK Book Award went to Penguin Press author Shane Bauer for AMERICAN PRISON: A Reporter’s Undercover Journey into the Business of Punishment. Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights President Kerry Kennedy said, “Shane Bauer’s riveting expose of the criminal legal system exemplifies my fathers’ moral imagination. This year’s journalists serve our country with undaunted bravery at a time when those who speak truth to power are dismissed as dissidents rather than lauded as the patriots they are.” Continue reading →

topics

Press releases

announcement

Announcements

Featured Author Event: Chris Pavone (NYC)

Colleagues in and around NYC are invited to attend a special appearance by New York Times bestselling author Chris Pavone, on Wednesday, May 8, at Barnes & Noble Tribeca (97 Warren St.). Beginning at 7:00 p.m., Pavone will talk about his new novel, THE PARIS DIVERSION, published by Crown, with a Q&A to be followed by a book signing. For more details about this event, click here. Continue reading →

topics

Press releases

announcement

Announcements

Featured Author Event: Brian Jay Jones (Coral Gables, Florida)

Penguin Random House Grupo Editorial colleagues in Florida take note: Dutton author Brian Jay Jones will be discussing his new book, BECOMING DR. SEUSS: Theodor Geisel and the Making of the American Imagination, on Tuesday, May 7 at Books & Books in Coral Gables, Florida. The event starts at 8:00 p.m. Continue reading →

topics

Press releases

announcement

Announcements

DOOKU: Jedi Lost Random House Audio Exclusive On Sale Now: Watch Trailer

Set in a galaxy far, far away, DOOKU: Jedi Lost (Star Wars) delves into the history of the sinister Count Dooku in this Random House Audio exclusive, released on Tuesday, April 30. Caught between the world of the Jedi, the ancient responsibilities of his lost home, and the alluring power of the relics, Dooku struggles to stay in the light—even as the darkness begins to fall. Continue reading →

topics

Press releases

announcement

Announcements

“Before Breakfast” Podcast Hosted by Author Laura Vanderkam Crosses 1 Million Downloads

Before Breakfast, a podcast hosted by Portfolio author Laura Vanderkam and developed in partnership with How Stuff Works and PRH’s Author Platforms team, has reached more than 1 million downloads just one month after its release. Continue reading →

topics

Press releases

announcement

Announcements

Penguin Random House Grupo Editorial Acquires Ediciones Salamandra

The global trade books publishing group reinforces its leadership in the Spanish-language market, both in Spain and Latin America

Ediciones Salamandra’s author catalog includes J.K. Rowling, Andrea Camilleri and Zadie Smith

Barcelona, 3 May 2019—Penguin Random House Grupo Editorial, the global Spanish-language division of Penguin Random House, has signed an agreement to acquire leading independent publisher Ediciones Salamandra, established in October 2000 in Barcelona by Sigrid Kraus and Pedro del Carril. Continue reading →

topics

Press releases

announcement

Announcements

Penguin Random House Grupo Editorial Compra Ediciones Salamandra

El grupo mundial de ediciones generales consolida su liderazgo en lengua española en todo el mundo.

El catálogo de Ediciones Salamandra incluye autores como J.K. Rowling, Margaret Atwood o Zadie Smith

Barcelona, 3 de mayo de 2019 – Penguin Random House, editorial de publicaciones generales de ámbito mundial, ha firmado la adquisición de Ediciones Salamandra, creada en octubre del año 2000 por Pedro del Carril y Sigrid Kraus. Continue reading →

topics

Press releases

announcement